AL Rookie Rankings: Myers still on top

Wil Myers, OF, Rays

Although he has endured a cold stretch, Myers is tied for the lead among AL rookies with 42 RBIs – despite playing in 16 fewer games than Mariners SS Nick Franklin. His 11 homers are also one off Franklin’s pace, so give him another month and he’ll be on top of all the important categories.

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2

Yan Gomes, C/1B, Indians

Slashing .297/.343/.503, Gomes leads AL rookies with a 2.7 WAR, according to fangraphs.com.

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3

Leonys Martin, OF, Rangers

He leads AL rookies – by a wide margin – with 30 steals. He’s also been pretty solid with a .265/.320/.383 slash line.

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4

Danny Farquhar, RHP, Mariners

Seattle’s new closer has 12 saves to go with an average of 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings. That makes it easier to forgive his 4.37 ERA.

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5

Jose Iglesias, SS, Tigers

His .319/.366/.399 slash line isn’t bad – even if it is light on power. His defense is terrific.